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Lough Neagh Sampling Plan - 2025-2026 (WFSR)

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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06 Aug 2025 at 15:26

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency, based in York, United Kingdom, has completed a contracting process for the "Lough Neagh Sampling Plan - 2025-2026 (WFSR)" in the services industry category. The process involved the procurement of fish testing and reporting services, specifically targeting cyanotoxins in fish from Lough Neagh, following health concerns. The direct procurement method was used without competition, as the contract was below the threshold. The tender was awarded to Wageningen Food Safety Research, a large-scale supplier from the Netherlands. The contract was signed on 30th June 2025, commenced on 1st July 2025, and will end on 30th July 2026, with a total value of EUR 169,414.00.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies engaged in laboratory services and food safety analysis. Large-scale firms with expertise in testing environmental toxins in food and a track record of collaborating with governmental bodies in international settings stand to benefit greatly. Such businesses can strengthen their portfolios by participating in similar tender processes that focus on critical health safety testing and reporting, thereby enhancing their market presence both domestically and internationally.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lough Neagh Sampling Plan - 2025-2026 (WFSR)

Notice Description

The contract is for the supply of Fish Testing and Reporting services to the Food Standards Agency. The successful supplier is Wageningen Food Safety Research. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is currently undertaking a critical fish sampling and testing programme focused on cyanotoxins in fish harvested from Lough Neagh. This follows findings from the 2024/25 programme, which identified the presence of microcystins in fish flesh and anatoxins in viscera, both of which pose risks to human and animal health. Testing conducted by Wageningen Food Safety Research (WFSR) for: * Microcystins/Nodularin * Anatoxins/Cylindrospermopsins * Saxitoxins Please Note : The date recorded as the signed date in this UK 7 notice is incorrect. The correct signed date is 08/08/2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0582d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046669-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£169,414 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jul 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
FSA Commercial
Contact Email
fsa.commercial@food.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 7PR
Post Town
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Guildhall
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WAGENINGEN FOOD SAFETY RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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